Lesson Summary: History of evolutionary thought

Lesson summary for... History of evolutionary thought Author/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology

Overview:	In this section, you will see how study in four disciplinary areas — Earth's history, life's history, mechanisms of evolution, and development and genetics — has contributed to our current understanding of evolution.
Concepts:	This lesson covers the following concepts: Scientific ideas are developed through reasoning. Science does not prove or conclude; science is always a work in progress. Science corrects itself. Science is a human endeavor. Our understanding of life through time is based upon multiple lines of evidence.
Grade Level:	9-12
Time:	varies
Teacher Background:	Explore these links for additional information on the topics covered in this lesson: Nature of Science
Teaching Tips:	This series of essays would make a good resource for student research projects on the history of evolutionary thought. Though clear, the writing level is somewhat advanced.